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Diseases of the Throat
The Throat is easily affected in acute conditions as it is a first line of attack when an acute disease affects the surface of the body and begins to penetrate the interior. An itchy or acute sore throat indicates a pathogen is working its way into the body (airways) and may penetrate to the Lungs. In acute cases, Wind-Heat or Wind-Cold may irritate the Throat, or Heat-Toxin will cause severe sore throat with swelling and pain. Chronic cases will be associated with deficiency.
Ayurveda has the Kanthya group of Drugs, those that improve Voice and cure Hoarseness:
Asclepias pseudosarsa, Saccharum officinarum root, Licorice, Long Pepper, Raisin, Convolvulus panniculatus, Myrica sapida, Hydrocotyle asciatica, Solanum indicum, Solanum xanthocarpum
Ayurveda has the Kanthya group of Drugs, those that improve Voice and cure Hoarseness:
Asclepias pseudosarsa, Saccharum officinarum root, Licorice, Long Pepper, Raisin, Convolvulus panniculatus, Myrica sapida, Hydrocotyle asciatica, Solanum indicum, Solanum xanthocarpum
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Western Tradition
Throat, Sore or Hoarse
Principle medicines for Hoarseness from Cold Phlegm, Sound and Experienced Electuary Syrup of Jujubes Infusion of Sage (as a gargle) Pectoral Decoction (Augustana) Decoction for Sore Throat Oxymel (as a gargle) Syrup of Hyssop (Mesue) Syrup of Licorice (Mesue) Syrup of Mulberries (Diamoron) (as a gargle) Lohoch of Poppy Tincture of Myrrh Tincture of Sage Tragacanth Cooling Powder (Diatragacanth Frigidum) Sound and Experienced Electuary (Sanum et Expert.) Sugar Penids (Diapenidion) (Nicholas) Electuary of Orris Root (Diaireos Salomonis) (Nicholas) Theriac Hiera Pachi, or Hiera Archigenis Julep of Rose Julep of Violet Tablets of Licorice Black Troches for Cough (Trochisci Bechia) (Mesue) Oil of Sweet Almond Oil of Poppy Clove 6 (Li shi drug pa) (Tibetan Medicine) Throat Inflammation, Tonsillitis Infusion of Sage (as a gargle) Oxymel (as a gargle) Syrup of Mulberries (Diamoron) (as a gargle) Decoction for Sore Throat Gargle for Swollen Tonsils (Wirtzung) John's Water Garuda 5 (Khyung Lnga) (Tibetan Medicine) To Clarify the Voice Vinegar of Squill Sesame Oil Coconut Oil Loss of Voice from Cold Electuary of Orris Root (Diaireos Salomonis) (Nicholas) Loss of Voice from Dryness Sugar Penids (Diapenidion) Abscess of the Throat Self Heal Hyssop Powder for Phlegmatic Abscess of the Throat (Isaac) Topical Medicines for the Throat Gargle of Sage infusion Powder for Phlegmatic Abscess of the Throat (Isaac) |
TCM Classification
Acute Sore Throat, Tonsillitis
Wind-Heat (Acute) acute sore throat, red and swollen throat, fever and chills, headache, nasal obstruction, fatigue, poor appetite, cough. Yin Qiao San Shu Feng Qing Re Tang Heat-Toxin (Acute) severe sore throat, red and coated tonsils, fever, headache, feels unwell, red tongue with yellow coat, big or fast pulse. Yin Qiao San Huang Lian Jie Du Pian Niu Huang Jie Du Pian Dian She Wan Qi Deficiency chronic sore throat, frequent respiratory infections, poor appetite, fatigue, loose stools, nausea, pale complexion Xiao Chai Hu Tang Shen Ling Bai Zhu San Yin Deficiency chronic sore throat, dry mouth and throat, tidal fever, nightsweat, tired, heat of the palms and soles. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan |
Pharyngitis, Laryngitis
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1. Pyrethrum root powder, 300-600mg
Gargle: 1. Sage Agrimony Decoct briefly, use as a gargle. dissolve Alum in Myrrh tincture; paint on topically or add to water to use as a gargle. 2. Dissolve Alum in Myrrh tincture; paint on topically or add to water to use as a gargle. 3. Alum 2 scruples Decoction of Sage 6 oz. Honey of Rose 1 oz. 4. Turmeric Licorice Rock Salt Use as a gargle (Ayurveda) 5. Acacia arabica bark 30 grams Betel Nut Black Catechu Galls Alum 2 grams ea. Boil in 2 liters of water down to 500mls. Use as a gargle. (Siddha Medicine) Syrup of Maidenhair Decoction for Sore Throat Powder of Camphor (Ayurveda) Garuda 5 (Khyung Lnga) (Tibetan Medicine) |
1. Borax
Coptis Huang Lian Pearl powder Bile Bezoar Ban Xia Hou Po Tang Niu Huang Jie Du Pian Liu Shen Wan |
Special Formula
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MIXTURE FOR LOSS OF VOICE
Steep Figs and Oregano in water, strain, and add enough Gum Arabic to make it as thick as Honey. Take some morning and evening. PILLS FOR THROAT DISEASES (1) Saffron Myrrh Licorice juice Frankincense Powder and mix with Must (new wine) and form pills. Used for Sore Throat, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice. (Syrian "Book of Medicine", trans. by Wallis Budge, 1913) PILLS FOR THROAT DISEASES (2) Mastic Myrrh Licorice juice Tragacanth Powder and mix with Honey and form pills. Used for Sore Throat, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice. (Syrian "Book of Medicine", trans. by Wallis Budge, 1913) LINCTUS FOR THROAT DISEASES Fenugreek Bitter Almond Sweet Almond 4 drams each Starch Gum Arabic Tragacanth Licorice Fir cones 2 drams each Powder, mix with Must to a paste and take a spoonful morning and night. (Syrian "Book of Medicine", trans. by Wallis Budge, 1913) |
PILLS FOR THROAT DISEASES (3)
Gum Arabic Tragacanth Myrrh Frankincense Saffron Licorice juice 2 drams each White Pepper 45 in number Dates 5 drams Beat the Dates with Must to a paste, add the rest in powder and form pills the size of beans. Used for Sore Throat, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice. Hold a pill under the tongue and suck, or take 1 dram in a infusion of Licorice. (Syrian "Book of Medicine", trans. by Wallis Budge, 1913) LOSS OF VOICE FROM HEAT Gum Arabic Tragacanth Cucumber seed 1 dram each Licorice juice Starch 2 drams each Make pills with Must and hold under the tongue. HUKSY VOICE FROM COLD AND DAMP Pepper 1 dram Burnt Mustard seed 3 drams Make into Honey pills and hold under the tongue. |